English dictionary
wool
nounPronunciation
/wʊl/
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noun
- The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
- A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.
- Anything with a texture like that of wool.
- A fine fiber obtained from the leaves of certain trees, such as firs and pines.
- Short, thick hair, especially when crisped or curled.
- Yarn (including that which is made from synthetic fibers.)
- Derogatory term for residents of the satellite towns outside Liverpool, such as St Helens or Warrington. See also Yonner.
